Peppermint Mocha Latte – Keto Friendly

I love my Starbucks® and my normal latte is #KetoFriendly, but once the holiday peppermint drinks come out it’s really hard to stay away. Instead I experimented in my kitchen until I got close enough to not feel completely deprived.

To drink as a Mocha: In a small saucepan, combine the brewed coffee, the whipping cream, the milk, and the cocoa powder. Stir until the powder is incorporated. Add the square of chocolate and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in the Stevia® and peppermint. Divide evenly between 2 oversized coffee mugs that hold at least 16 ounces and top with whipped cream.

To drink as a Latte: In a small saucepan, combine the brewed coffee, the whipping cream, and the cocoa powder. Stir until the powder is incorporated. Add the square of chocolate and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in the Stevia® and peppermint. Divide evenly between 2 oversized coffee mugs that hold at least 16 ounces.

I have a milk steamer that foams as well, but if you don’t there is a very easy solution that I found online: Place the cup of milk in a microwave-safe 2 1/2 cup container with a lid. Shake vigorously for 1 minute or until milk is frothy and doubled in volume. Remove lid; microwave milk at HIGH for 30 seconds. Top each coffee cup with a dollop of milk froth. Divide any remaining hot milk evenly between the cups.

**TIP You can make this recipe as fat or thin as you want it based on the milk you choose. If you don’t need as much fat for your day you can eliminate the whipping cream and use Whole or 2% milk instead.